• Develop realistic life goals for guidance and a sense of purpose . Do something each day to move towards them . Again , small is beautiful ; one small step amid the chaos of a busy day will help .
• Take positive action . Doing something in the face of adversity brings a sense of control , even if it doesn ’ t remove the difficulty .
• Nurture a positive view of yourself . Developing confidence in your ability to solve problems and trusting your instincts helps to build resiliency .
• Keep a realistic perspective . Place challenging or painful events in the broader context of lifelong personal development .
• Practice optimism . Nothing is either wholly good or bad . If we allow our thinking to dictate how we view something it will take over . Make your thinking work for your benefit , rather than letting it stymie you with doubt or by seeing only the bad side .
Practice optimism . Nothing is either wholly good or bad . If we allow our thinking to dictate how we view something it will take over . Make your thinking work for your benefit , rather than letting it stymie you with doubt or by seeing only the bad side .
These are not the only ways to strengthening personal resilience . For example , for some people keeping a journal is useful , those with a religious conviction find prayer helpful , practicing mindfulness or meditation help some people connect with themselves and restore a sense of purpose .
The key is to identify ways that are likely to work well for you as part of your own personal strategy for fostering resilience .
Dr . Clifford J . Ferguson is the Managing Partner of Rainmakers , and Chairman of Glad ’ s House . You can commune with him on this or related matters via email at : Cliff . Ferguson @ rainmakers . uk . com , or visit their website : Rainmakers . uk . com .